Chest X-Ray Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a chest X-ray?

• To assess heart rate

• To measure blood pressure

• To perform surgery

• To provide a clear picture of the extent and severity of disease

Which view is the most common and preferred for chest X-rays?

• Lateral decubitus

• Oblique

• Anterior posterior (AP)

• Posterior anterior (PA)

What is a limitation of the Anterior posterior (AP) view?

• It can lead to overestimation of cardiomegaly

• It is the preferred view for all patients

• It shows the lungs more clearly

• It provides a clearer image of the heart

In a lateral decubitus chest X-ray, what is primarily assessed?

• Bone density

• Air inside the lung and presence of free fluid

• The heart size

• Skin conditions

What does a consolidation in a chest X-ray indicate?

• Normal lung function

• Enlarged heart

• Presence of air in the pleural space

• Lung spaces replaced by products of disease

Which of the following is a sign of pneumothorax on a chest X-ray?

• Increased density of the lung

• Area of relative translucency without visceral pleura edge

• Blunting of the costophrenic angle

• Silhouette sign

What is the significance of the gastric bubble in chest X-ray interpretation?

• It indicates heart size

• It helps in identifying the right vs. left side

• It is a sign of pneumonia

• It shows lung expansion

What does the silhouette sign indicate in a chest X-ray?

• Normal lung function

• Presence of a mass or opacity

• Enlarged heart

• Fluid in the lungs

What is the correct interpretation of an under-penetrated film?

• It shows clear lung fields

• It may obscure subtle pathologies

• It appears too dark

• Thoracic vertebrae are visible

Which of the following structures is NOT typically identified on a normal chest X-ray?

• Skin

• Heart

• Clavicle

• Trachea